This Course and Program Catalogue is effective from May 2024 to April 2025.

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The following conventions are used for course numbering:

  • 010-099 represent non-degree level courses
  • 100-699 represent undergraduate degree level courses
  • 700-999 represent graduate degree level courses

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CREE 101.6: Introductory Cree

Presents the elements of the grammar and vocabulary of Cree as spoken in central Canada and will introduce the oral literary tradition associated with it. Its objective will be to develop elementary competence in the language and a basic acquaintance with Cree culture and traditions.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 3 Practicum/Lab hours
Note: Students with credit for CREE 110 may not take this course for credit.


CREE 110.3: nehiyawetan Let Us Speak Cree

nêhiyawêtan presents the elements of the grammar and vocabulary of Cree as spoken in central Canada and will introduce the oral literary tradition associated with it. Its objective will be to develop elementary competence in the language and a basic acquaintance with Cree culture and traditions. Students will work with the Cree Sound System and learn how to read and pronounce the Cree words given throughout. The course will cover: nouns, verbs, pronouns, asking questions and responding, conjugating verbs, time, numbers, and basic sentence structure. Students will be expected to familiarize themselves with Cree and/or Aboriginal Language and Culture resources within their community.

Weekly hours: 2 Lecture hours and 1 Practicum/Lab hours
Note: Students with credit for CREE 101.6 may not take this course for credit.


CREE 212.3: Introduction to Cree Grammar and Literacy

This course introduces the grammar structure of the Plains Cree language through the use of a textbook and handouts. CREE 212 builds on CREE 110/101. It will provide a more linguistic and grammatical approach in learning the Plains Cree language. This is not an immersion course. A variety of individual and group activities involving oracy-based and literacy-based exercises will be consistently utilized in the classroom.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours
Prerequisite(s): CREE 101.6 or CREE 110.3


CREE 298.3: Special Topics

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations. Students interested in these courses should contact the department for more information.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours


CREE 299.6: Special Topics

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations. Students interested in these courses should contact the department for more information.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours


CREE 398.3: Special Topics

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.

Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hours


CREE 399.6: Special Topics

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.

Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hours


CREE 498.3: Special Topics

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.

Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hours


CREE 499.6: Special Topics

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.

Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hours